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Introducing Vakh Abdaladze – Leinster’s Georgia prop
Rugby was basically inevitable. For all the love young Vakhtang housed for Liverpool and the round ball in those heady days, there was no getting away from it – he…
Where will New Zealand play in France at the Rugby World Cup 2023?
It’s already being suggested that France v New Zealand will be best World Cup opener ever. But there will be plenty more rugby to savour for the All Blacks in…
It’s official, Scott Robertson All Blacks coach from 2024
New Zealand Rugby have formally named Scott Robertson as the next head coach, with the Crusaders boss taking over from current head coach Ian Foster from the start of 2024.…
Ardie Savea cops one-week ban for throat-slitting gesture
The All Blacks No 8 ran his thumb across his throat after being sin-binned against the Rebels
Two-horse race to be next All Blacks head coach
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will not reapply for his after the Rugby World Cup in France, New Zealand Rugby have confirmed. A decision on his replacement is expected…
Why France v New Zealand will be best World Cup opener ever
When France take on the All Blacks on Friday 8 September for the first game of the Rugby World Cup 2023, fans’ eyes will be glued to what has become…
Rugby World Cup-winning coach calls for ban on mauls
Wayne Smith calls it "legalised obstruction"
Meet rugby referee James Doleman
Doleman has been a professional referee since 2020
All Blacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett confirm Japan move
All Blacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have announced they will play in Japan from 2024. The Kiwi Test centurions have signed with Toyota Verblitz who play in the Japan…